Four websites for finding jobs in Japan

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There are various ways to apply to a Japanese company, but there are four main ways:

There are four methods, and we will introduce which method has the highest success rate, as well as the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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In conclusion, we recommend applying through a recruitment agency, as the acceptance rate is higher.

There are four reasons.

Reason 1: A recruitment agency will create and edit your resume and work history

Because application documents are prepared by career change professionals, applicants’ experience and skills are easily conveyed to companies, increasing the chances of being approved.

When applying to a Japanese company, it goes without saying that application documents must be written in Japanese. Also, the way English resumes and Japanese resumes are written is completely different, and the way you present yourself is also different, so it’s best to leave the preparation of your application documents to a professional.

Reason 2: The agent will tell you about the company and the type of person they are looking for.

If you don’t have information about why the company you’re applying to is looking for those skills and experience, or why they need someone to work in that position, you increase your chances of failing the interview.

If you apply through an agent, they will share information with you about what you should and shouldn’t say during the interview, as well as the skills and experience the company is looking for.

You will receive advice on what you should focus on and you can then focus on those key points when you go to the interview, allowing you to consciously become the type of person the company is looking for.

Reason 3: You can practice interviews with an agent

The most important thing to pass an interview is to prepare for it.

There is a limit to how much you can do by doing interview image training on your own. That is why you should ask an agent to act as your interviewer and practice answering the kinds of questions the company you are applying to will ask you in a real interview.

Not only can you answer questions, but you can also receive advice on the correct way to answer and Japanese language, such as which expressions are incorrect, so you can prepare accordingly.

Reason 4: The agent will directly appeal to the recruiter

All interviews are conducted in Japanese, so you may not be able to effectively convey your skills or express yourself.

In such cases, leave it to the agent. The agent will make the appeal on your behalf and follow up on the interview. With these four types of support, your chances of getting a job will increase.

The above four reasons are why we recommend applying through an agent and why the acceptance rate is so high.

The benefit of using an agent is not only that it increases your chances of being accepted, but also that they will handle things like preparing application documents and arranging schedules, so even busy people can continue their job search without any stress.

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Next, I will talk about applying directly to job sites.

This is a method of directly applying to jobs that suit you through the recruitment pages of foreign companies or job sites for foreigners.

Currently, there are still few companies that hire foreigners, and job openings from the same company are posted on various job sites, so there is a lot of overlap in job openings.

In addition to job search sites specifically for foreigners, you can also use job change sites used by Japanese people. However, most of these sites are aimed at Japanese people, so there are very few jobs available for foreign nationals.

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Next, applications are made via company social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook.

Nowadays, many companies operate their own social media accounts, and this is a way to recruit staff by directly informing their followers that they are hiring.

A distinctive feature of SNS job posting is that companies can arrange the way their job postings are displayed and include photos and videos, making it easy to convey an idea of what it will be like after joining the company.

Posting job openings on social media is free, so many companies post job openings on social media. If there is a company that interests you, follow them and check their social media accounts frequently.

Finally, you can apply through Hello Work.

For those who are unfamiliar with Hello Work, it is a government-run employment service that introduces job openings free of charge.

For those who are unfamiliar with Hello Work, it is a government-run employment service that introduces job openings free of charge.

There are also several job listings from companies that hire foreigners, so you don’t need a higher level of Japanese than the jobs listed on recruitment agencies or websites, and some jobs are available to apply for with just one year or more experience.

So far I have explained four ways to change jobs.

We recommend applying through a recruitment agency, where you can receive a variety of free support.

The success rate is high, but since the target audience is talented individuals with JLPT level N2 or above, as well as experience and skills, it is important to note that not everyone can apply through a recruitment agency.

This is not to say which method is best and which method is not recommended, but rather try them all out and apply if you find a job that suits you.

You never know when or where you’ll come across the job you’re looking for, so be sure to check out various job search media.

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